Sessions, the UK’s growth platform for original food brands, has developed delivery-only menu Hawkins Diner in collaboration with Netflix, inspired by their hit show Stranger Things. The brand will be rolled out nationally through Sessions’ kitchen network, with Deliveroo acting as the exclusive delivery platform.
Hawkins Diner represents a new chapter in Sessions’ collaboration with Deliveroo. Unlike previous partnerships focused on scaling established restaurant brands, Hawkins Diner has been fully developed by Sessions, from brand creation and menu development through to nationwide distribution via Sessions’ network of delivery kitchens and Deliveroo’s rider network.
The menu takes inspiration from classic American diner staples, reimagined with a Stranger Things twist. Dishes include the Upside Down Stack (pancakes layered with smashed beef patties, cheese, pickles and sauces), Hellfire Tots with jalapeños and fiery sauces, and a PB&J Burger, all served in retro-style packaging designed to evoke the Hawkins universe.
The partnership with Deliveroo reflects a shared commitment to quality and consumer experience. Deliveroo will act as the exclusive delivery platform, while Sessions leverages its kitchen network and operational expertise to ensure Hawkins Diner is consistently executed across more than 150 sites in the UK.
Dan Warne, CEO of Sessions, said: “Sessions was built on the belief that the best food brands are created at the intersection of originality, storytelling and scale. Hawkins Diner embodies that. Together with Netflix, we’ve been able to take one of the world’s most powerful entertainment brands and translate it into a food experience. It’s the best example yet of how Sessions can bring global IP to life as craveable, delivery-first food brands. Deliveroo’s relentless focus on quality makes them the perfect partner to ensure Hawkins Diner lands with fans exactly as intended.”
Rob Harris, VP of Global Restaurants at Deliveroo said: “We’re so excited to take our partnership with Sessions to the next level by exclusively bringing Hawkins Diner to homes across the UK. For many, a meal from Deliveroo in front of a film or great TV series is part of their weekly or monthly routine. Now they can take this experience to the next level with a more immersive food experience, tapping into a major cultural phenomena, delivered straight to their front door.”
Launching 6th November, Hawkins Diner will be available across 150+ UK locations, exclusively via Deliveroo.
Stranger Things 5 will release on Netflix across three premiere dates with Volume 1 on 27th November (four episodes), Volume 2 on 26th December (three episodes) and The Finale on 1st January. Each volume releases at 1AM GMT. Find out when “Stranger Things 5” premieres in your part of the world here.
About Sessions Founded in 2020 by former Deliveroo executive Dan Warne, Sessions is the UK’s growth platform for original food brands. Considered the record label of food, Sessions specialises in brand development, technology, and franchising with the ambition to bring non-stop originality to kitchens and consumers everywhere. Sessions’ portfolio includes UK favourites Sobe Burger and Little Bao Boy, alongside internationally acclaimed brands such as Ivan Ramen. Today they have launched and scaled more than 12 food brands, partnered with 400+ kitchen operators, and delivered over 4 million orders through their digital and physical network.
About Deliveroo
Deliveroo is an award-winning delivery service founded in 2013 by William Shu and Greg Orlowski. Deliveroo works with approximately 178,000 best-loved restaurants, grocers and retail partners, as well as over 130,000 riders to provide the best on-demand delivery experience in the world. Deliveroo is headquartered in London, with offices around the globe. Deliveroo operates across 9 markets, including Belgium, France, Italy, Ireland, Kuwait, Qatar, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
Further information regarding Deliveroo is available on the Company’s website at https://corporate.deliveroo.co.uk/.
About Stranger Things
Created by The Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things debuted in 2016 and quickly became one of Netflix’s most popular television series ever, with its fourth season alone amassing over 140.7M views globally. Rooted in ‘80s nostalgia, it boosted Kate Bush’s track “Running Up That Hill” into the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time in its 38-year history. The series has also garnered over 70 awards worldwide including Emmys® and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, and has been nominated for over 230 awards. The highly anticipated fifth and final season will release later this year in three volumes at 5PM PT: four episodes on November 26, three episodes on Christmas and the finale on New Year’s Eve. The beloved franchise offers fans various ways to engage with the cultural phenomenon year-round, including: the Olivier and Tony-award winning stage play, Stranger Things: The First Shadow; a collection of books takes fans deeper into the story; the touring Stranger Things: The Experience which recently expanded to Brazil and Australia; Stranger Things: Escape the Dark; a brand new immersive experience set to open at Netflix House later this year; Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, an animated series that will take fans back to Hawkins in 2026; fans celebrate November 6 — the day Will Byers went missing — as ‘Stranger Things Day;’ and they can follow @StrangerThings.Things for fun ways to bring the world into their everyday lives.